Maya's Memos

You know when you accidentally have a fresh start without realising? That's pretty much what happened to me yesterday. I'm so happy to have been offered a placement with a PR Agency in Cheshire, so I'm here, living in Manchester for a year! I study Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations, but have always wanted to do PR as it really is all about networking, writing and being passionate about brands. (and it can be pretty glamorous) 
There are so many different sectors of PR that you can go into, However  I am going to be representing Luxury Hotel and Lifestyle Clients from destinations including Spain, France, Barcelona and of course the UK. Now that I'm not a student for the year, and I am entering the big wide world of work, I will be keeping an 'intern diary' or whatever we are going to call it! 
I am living right in the heart of Manchester for the summer, in a perfect location for bars, restaurants, theatres and shopping and then hopefully moving to a student house later in the year, but it will be interesting to see how I grow throughout the year, mentally, socially and hopefully in my career. 
PS. I have changed my blog URL from mayamarierose.blogspot.co.uk so keep note! 

I have been transitioning for nearly 2 years now and have discovered a lot about my hair on the way. Firstly, everyone is different. It is important to realise that you have to find what works for you and not what someone who appears to just have the same length hair is using.

 I thought it would be appropriate to go back to basics, start from the bottom... So here's whats on my face on an average day. It seems a lot, However its all in moderation! I like to look made up, yet natural. I apply my makeup with The Real Techniques Core Collection.

Lately I have been big on enhancing my natural eye lashes. To show off the length as much as possible I use Miss Sporty Studio Lash, I have found I always use miss sporty mascara as they use a comb instead of a soft brush and it really pulls the eyelashes out from the root. This mascara is very black, more Jet black than a soft black so I would recommend it if you naturally have dark hair or if you are doing a smokey eye look.

Because I prefer to have my eyebrows quite natural looking and not too 'artistic', I have been just using a pencil, as opposed to an powder and a brush and it is much quicker for an everyday look, for work or Uni, and doesn't rub off, in the same way a powder does. Im currently using a dark brown pencil from Beauty UK.

When I am on the go, I find using a highlighting concealer underneath my eyes and just above the balls of my cheeks makes my face appear brighter and more fresh. I have recently purchased Mac Select Cover Up Concealer in shade NC42 which is just one shade up, for an under eye concealer. I also clean up my eyebrows with this concealer...

MAC Studio Fix is hands down the best powder EVER! I always use this without foundation underneath, it gives you a nice glow especially when you're in a rush my shade is NW45. For a full coverage I also use the MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NW47, however its no longer my favourite and I'd like to branch out and try something else.


MAC Taupe is a new purchase and is my everyday nude lipstick. I think having an everyday lippy is so handy. It is described as a 'reddish brown' so I recommend this for Asian, or black girls especially.









 















MAC Raizin is the perfect blush, It is a very deep reddish brown so it's sophisticated and not too bright, It's also perfect to use as a contour colour, especially on brown skin.






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All photos my own. Taken by: http://jennishaanne.blogspot.co.uk

It's been a while, and I have decided to do a revamp! Better photography and more focused posts on the things I love, (and frequently buy). I will do frequent makeup reviews and many more 'TAG' posts! Also, more focus on my transitioning journey from relaxed hair, to 100% natural.

Thanks for Reading and stay tuned! xxxx

All girls love to see what bargains are out there in the sales and of course what people have in their shopping bags... Or is that just me? Here's my mini haul of my favourite new year purchases!
I love the start of a new year, the way it makes everyone want to work on themselves and improve anything from the previous year. Since I got a new job I thought I would treat myself a bit and I definitely don't own many trainers so thought I'd expand a bit! (2 pairs of converse is all I have)
Although I will do a review of the Makeup , I recommend Taupe for darker or brown skinned girls that are looking for an everyday 'nude'.